EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Paul Peoples, who served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1992. He’s a veteran with one tour of the Gulf War. We thank you for your service, Peoples.
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EL PASO, Texas — September marks Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Month, and for one El Paso family, it’s more than just a date on the calendar it’s a time to celebrate the life of a little girl many thought wouldn’t survive past her toddler years. Emma Boggs, who was diagnosed with Leigh’s disease, a rare mitochondrial
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday afternoon, NM State fell 38-20 in one of the most anticipated matchups between the two programs in recent memory. The Aggies used a score on a trick play and a defensive touchdown to carry a 17-14 lead into the locker room at halftime; however, the hometown Lobos would
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s defense recorded five sacks, recovered three fumbles and posted its first interception of the year en route to holding LA Tech to an opponent season-low 232 yards, but the Miners’ offense couldn’t quite get on track in a 30-11 setback in their Conference USA opener and 93rd Homecoming Game at
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. — NM State dropped its first Conference USA match of the season Sunday afternoon, falling 2-0 to Liberty at the NM State Soccer Athletic Complex. The reigning CUSA champions capitalized on a pair of strikes in each half to hand the Aggies their first league loss. The match remained scoreless in the first
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We are under a First Alert for numerous showers and thunderstorms in the Borderland. The National Weather Service in El Paso and Santa Teresa issued a Flood Watch for El Paso, Hudspeth, Lincoln, and Otero Counties until 9 PM this evening. The watch area does not include El Paso nor Las Cruces. Various showers and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Dozens of people gathered at the El Paso Airport International Airport to welcome home Vietnam and Korean war veterans that took part of the 20th mission of the Rio Grande Honor Flight. The veterans were able to fly off to Washington, D.C. on September 25, 2025, where they visited their respective
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El General Humvee and FCC Motorsports is the place where a passion for cars meets artistic craftsmanship. This “Top Secret Car Ranch” started around three years ago and provides SystemX ceramic coatings and custom car builds alongside a wide collection of cars, like the 6×6 H1 Humvee. They specialize in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- La Nube participated in Nickelodeon’s World Wide Day of Play by hosting a free event for the community Saturday. There were activities for guests of all ages from hands-on STEAM activities, food trucks, a Rugrats toddler zone, and of course the chance to get slimed. Meet-and-greets with character favorites like SpongeBob
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Upper Valley Urgent Center held a grand opening for its newest location Saturday. The 2nd location is at 10400 Gateway East at Eastlake. “We are thrilled to bring our services closer to the Far East community,” said Dr. Douglas Alorgbey, of Upper Valley Urgent Care Center. “This grand opening represents our
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Dozens gathered at Eastwood Park for a candlelight vigil honoring Xavier Hernandez, a 27-year-old who died in police custody on July 13th. His family says they are still seeking answers, and they hope his death sparks broader conversations about mental health and police response. Attendees held signs reading “Justice for Xavier Hernandez”
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Another day of no rain in the Borderland… Our First Alert continues for another chance for storms tomorrow. Overnight storms will be possible. This activity will last until tomorrow morning, and then we will see a pause in the action for a couple of hours. Storms are expected to develop again on Sunday afternoon and
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UPDATE: The Special Traffic Investigation Unit identified 21-year-old Kevin Lopez-Vazquez as the man who was killed after being hit by a car. Officials say that Vazquez was hit by a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta while on I-10 West and Paisano. Police say Vazquez died from his injuries and the investigation is still ongoing. Investigators say that
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- WWII veteran and El Pasoan Cipriano Torres celebrated his 100th birthday this Friday. Torres was born in Fabens in 1925 to two immigrants who were originally from Zacatecas, Mexico. During his years as a child and teenager, Torres picked cotton on a farm but would get deferred for one year before
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play is returning to Downtown El Paso on Sunday, Sept. 27, at La Nube STEAM Discovery Center. The outdoor block party runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free for families to attend. Officials say admission is required for access to La Nube’s indoor
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La Viña Winery will host its annual Harvest Wine Festival on Sept. 27–28 from noon to 7 p.m. The event will feature more than 20 wines available for tasting and purchase. More than 60 food and art vendors will be on site, along with three live bands each day. Tickets are available online by clicking
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The Borderland didn’t see much action this evening. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll into El Paso and Las Cruces around midnight. If we don’t see any rain tonight, we are expecting a wet weekend in the Borderland with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. If you plan to go to La Vina
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Construction is officially underway at the El Paso County Sports Park. This project is part of the voter-approved 2024 Capital Improvement Bond. The sports park is located at 178 in North Zaragoza on the eastside. Upgrades at the sports park include energy efficient LED lighting and new ball tracking technology,
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, visited Juárez this afternoon after touring all 32 states across the country. She was accompanied by Chihuahua Governor Maru Campos, Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, other local and state officials, and members of her cabinet. Thousands of residents gathered at ‘Estadio Juárez Vive,’ where
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Update (4:40 PM): El Paso Police just identified the person who died in this morning’s semi-truck crash on I-10 at Schuster at Colorado resident Mohamed Ali Mumin, 37. Special Traffic Investigators say the crash happened at 1:30 AM. Investigators say Mumin drifted into the right shoulder and hit the guardrail for unknown reasons. The semi
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A supermarket billboard fell onto a parked car in Juarez last night, injuring a woman. The woman received medical attention at a hospital afterward. Courtesy: Gobierno Municipal de Ciudad Juárez The Dirección General de Protección Civil reports that the S-Mart billboard came loose amid strong winds last night. It fell on
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is asking gun owners to stop leaving firearms in cars. The department says 75% of stolen firearms in Las Cruces since 2022 have been taken during automobile burglaries. “Of the 578 firearms reported stolen between Jan. 1, 2022, and Sept. 24, 2025, 429 were
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By Natasha Bertrand, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s surprise gathering of hundreds of generals and admirals in Virginia next week is being called so he can describe the administration’s reinvention of the Department of Defense as the “Department of War” and outline new standards for military personnel, according to half
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP officers at the Ysleta Port of Entry seized $131,675 found hidden inside a BMW X4. This happened on September 17, according to CBP officials. A female Mexican national did not declare the currency, which was discovered wrapped in 16 foil-wrapped bundles stuffed inside a compartment of the car’s fender.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Egyptian national Moustafa Mahmoud Abdelnabi Salem pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges after a confrontation at a Las Cruces gas station in May. Court documents state that on May 12, 2025, Salem threatened a person with a handgun. The documents state that Salem chambered a round and pointed the
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City officials confirmed Montisano’s administrative leave but have not disclosed reasons or timeline for his return to the zoo. by Elida S. Perez September 25, 2025 El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montisano has been placed on administrative leave this week, though city officials won’t discuss the reason. An email from assistant director Gary Lunsford sent Sept.
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El Paso, TX– CREEED will host the 2nd annual Education Matters Summit on Thursday, October 2nd at the Starlight Event Center. When: Thursday, October 2nd Timeline: 8:30 am, registration and continental breakfast begins; 9 am, summit begins Where: Starlight Event Center
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — On September 19th, Dona Ana County Commissioners voted four to one to move forward on Project Jupiter, a massive data center campus to be located in Santa Teresa. The vote was to issue $165 billion in industrial revenue bonds that will enable development of the project. Four data centers used for
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